Three major meetings industry associations have banded together to provide resources for emerging destinations that want to tap into the MICE (
March 27, 2020
Imaginative Venues in New York State Elevate Group Gatherings
My first Meetings Today story, published in August 2004, covered the revival of New York’s Catskill Mountain region for groups. Renaissance
August 09, 2017
Take 10 - F&B Trends: Forecasts Versus Reality With Tracy Stuckrath
Tracy Stuckrath answers additional questions from the
August 16, 2021
A New Westin in Anaheim and Other Openings in the West
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West. Arizona
December 15, 2014
Transformative tech and venues continue to dazzle
It can boggle the mind to gaze into the distant future and ponder some of the wild tech tools that might one day be handy for boosting meetings and
April 03, 2012
Maritz Obtains Experient
ST. LOUIS Maritz Travel, a global leader in providing full-service meeting, event and incentive travel programs to corporate clients, announced it
April 06, 2015
Massive Meeting Space Expansion in San Diego
SAN DIEGOThe Marriott Marquis San Diego
March 23, 2012
Party Planning Perfection
Meetings Focus: How did you get into the event planning business? Marley Majcher: I graduated with a business degree from
February 19, 2018
Meetings with a View!
Deschutes Expo Center Design your exclusive event package with us, set against the magnificent backdrop of Central Oregon! Our 320-
February 05, 2014
New White Paper Highlights Need for Networking
LEESBURG, Va.The National Conference Center has just released a white paper on the importance of face-to-face networking. The paper is authored by
August 20, 2013
MPI WEC transforms itself in Vegas
LAS VEGAS—MPI’s World Education Congress, held July 20-23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here, carried a theme of “
July 22, 2016
Don’t Mess With Mother Nature
If your event takes place outdoors, inclement weather is a big concern. Always have a plan B in place—either a tent to protect guests from the
January 07, 2016
Matthew Echevarria
The Westin Fort Lauderdale announced Matthew Echevarria as director of catering and
July 25, 2011
Global planners discuss international tips and trends
While organizing a conference close to home can be challenging enough, the task of planning one thousands of miles away in a foreign-speaking
March 01, 2013
Michigan Meanderings
Michigan’s regional diversity knows no bounds, from bustling big cities to northern resort areas to the remote Upper Peninsula. According to
April 21, 2017
South Dakota Brews
Sioux City’s craft beer scene is positively hopping. Groups are encouraged to toast over a local ale and enjoy a delicious bite to eat when
June 17, 2015
Will Airbnb Destroy Your Room Block?
First it was online travel agencies like Travelocity and Priceline doing the distribution disrupting. Now newer brands loaded with owner-offered